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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,589.71, 44,973.79 and 17,685.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,589.71, 44,973.79 and 17,685.71 is: 24,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,589.71 : 44,973.79 = 17,685.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,589.71/44,973.79 = 17,685.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,589.71x = 44,973.79 × 17,685.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,589.71x = 795,393,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,393,407.54/32,589.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.27

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